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• Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people

  The judicial ruling against Paul Mackenzie and 27 co-defendants concludes an eight-hour judgment in Mombasa that spared the perpetrators capital punishment following pleas for leniency. The mass killings unfolded in the Shakahola forest, where followers were coerced through religious doctrine into lethal starvation rituals targeting youth. The tragedy has triggered significant public backlash against local law enforcement for repeatedly failing to intervene in the group's activities.

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• Wave of bomb threats afflict European flights for third time this week

  Aviation operations across Europe remain under heightened strain as repeated security scares disrupt regional travel. Officials have not identified the source of the intimidation or named specific carriers and hubs affected by the recurring incidents. The ongoing wave marks the third instance of widespread flight warnings within the span of seven days.

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• Georgia O'Keeffe painting bought for $3,800 could now fetch up to $3m

  Hidden away for nearly four decades in an East Village closet, the rare 1930 landscape resurfaced after its late owner originally stashed it to deter overly curious visitors. The long-unseen artwork now heads to auction following a public exhibition at 20 Rockefeller Center, marking its first public viewing in nearly a century. Proceeds from the sale will benefit both the owner's surviving family and an educational institution.

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